Beach is pretty hard packed and shaped like a daytona track. Hardly any rocks. A reserve behind the beach offers perfect landing for kites and should something go wrong there are no houses. Watch out for punters walking on the beach.
Air temp: winter 13°C, summer 23°C. Water temp: winter 15°C, summer 23°C. The best time to ride here is during winter and the best sessions here produce the coldest temps that Auckland gets. You can ride here all year-round.
Summer thermals can occur here but can be crowded at this time of year. Best conditions are a 25 knot SW, common during winter. Best directions are S/SW, typical speeds are 15-30 knots, thermals when they occur are usually 15-20 knots.
From Auckland city head north on state highway 1 until you get to Silverdale. Go along the road until you get to the Whangaporoa peninsula and then drive along the peninsula about 15km until you get to the end. The south facing beach is Shakespear Bay picnic site.
Use a leash and stay away from swimmers. The place is closed during hours of darkness. Pick up all your rubbish. Be aware that this place can get very crowded!
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